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CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The new year is a perfect time for drivers to remember the importance of safety on our nation's roadways, especially as winter weather impacts roads across the country. At First Student, North America's largest provider of student transportation, school bus drivers are trained and prepared for the travel challenges that accompany the harsh winter months. Every year, First Student's more than 50,000 bus drivers complete advanced training on...
Governor Tom Corbett Proclaims Oct. 22-26 School Bus Safety Week in PA HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twelve students and six school bus drivers from across the state were honored today for winning the 2012 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and the 2012 Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition. The event, which took place at the Governor's Residence, was also held in recognition of Governor Tom Corbett's proclamation designating Oct. 22-26 as...
Violations of School Bus Stopping Law Carry Strong Penalties HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- As the new school year begins, PennDOT reminds drivers to remain vigilant as students and school buses return to the roadways. "Our ultimate goal is to make sure everyone safely arrives at their destination," said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. "Motorists should avoid distractions and obey school bus and school zone traffic laws so we have the safest possible...
CINCINNATI, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "As children begin preparing to return to school, it's important for parents and children to go over school bus safety tips together," says Susan Laurence, injury prevention coordinator, Trauma Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. "This will help ensure a safe, enjoyable start to the school year for everyone." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO) According to the National Highway...
School Bus Safety Week Runs through Oct. 21 HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E. recognized 12 students for helping to communicate important school bus safety messages and honored six school bus drivers for their superior driving skills during a ceremony today to kick off National School Bus Safety Week, which runs through Oct. 21. Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed Oct. 17-21 as School Bus Safety Week in Pennsylvania to coincide...
WALL, N.J., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools across the country begin to welcome children back to school this week, Student Transportation of America (STA), the third-largest school bus contractor in North America, reminds parents that riding a school bus remains one of the safest forms of transportation on the road. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle and 10 times safer than walking to...
CLIFTON, N.J., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus stop shelters are on duty 24/7 but seem to be napping when the sun goes down. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110301/NY53642 ) In the midst of this recession many transit companies are expanding their routes into the sprawling suburbs to accommodate cost conscious commuters who are leaving their cars at home. Transit authorities around the country are discovering how to "wake up" the shelter at night and early morning to make...
Millions of children will be heading back to school in January and that means school buses will be back on the roads. First Student, the nation's largest provider of student transportation, offers important safety reminders for motorists and students. School buses make frequent stops in mornings and afternoons picking up and dropping off students. Motorists should allow ample time to stop when approaching or following a school bus and follow school bus stop arm laws. Students should stay...
During extreme winter weather conditions motorists and students should to stay alert and use extra precaution around school buses. Riding a school bus is the safest way to get to and from school. First Student, Inc., North America's largest provider of school bus transportation, shares important winter weather school bus safety information. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) December 14, 2010 Frigid winds, snow and ice trigger important winter weather safety reminders to motorists, students and...
National School Bus Safety Week Runs Through Oct. 22 HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of National School Bus Safety Week, which runs through Oct. 22, PennDOT today recognized 12 students for helping to communicate important school bus safety messages and six school bus drivers for their superior driving skills during a ceremony in Harrisburg. Governor Edward G. Rendell proclaimed Oct. 18-22 as School Bus Safety Week in Pennsylvania to coincide with the national...
